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AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 14 “I cannot give you what you ask.” The woman released her daughter’s hands immediately, sensing a dark force from Nabila. Nabila raised a brow, “but I haven’t asked yet.” “Ukrdran is a serpent deity, but her powers are for good and revenge, to only those who hurt you. The woman you seek to destroy is harmless. She hasn’t committed any crime against you.” Nabila’s heart sank, “she is with the man I love. I cannot live without Abdul. I have waited all these years to be his wife. To stand by his side is great honor. The Shuwawoman, has taken my prize.” “Ukdran is with her. You cannot harm her…” The woman closed her eyes and parted her lips. The air had called her. The sun had whispered. The goddess had come to her. Nabila moved away from her mother, seeing that her spirit had left her. “You can help me mother. I will do whatever it takes to pay back the goddess. I...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 13 The servants clapped and cheered for their master’s new wife. She was as quiet as a dove, and her eyes were as calm as the sea. They all loved her instantly, because she made their master very happy. Keerna’s eyes met with Hazim’s. They glared at each other hungrily. Hazim could see that she desired him, and he felt the same way too. But they could never pursue their passion for each other, unless the master approved of it. “Would you like to say something my darling?” Abdul lowered his head and whispered softly into her ears.                 “No, you have said it all, my lord.” Amina smiled and dropped a soft kiss on his neck. The meeting was over, and the servants strolled out of the house, back to their work places. Amina noticed that only Keerna had come. She wondered where the other maid was. “I must go now, let me attend to som...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 12 She grabbed a pillow and rubbed it on her cheeks; they reminded her of the soft dough, she used while making bread. The fool wasn’t even royalty, yet Abdul treated her like a queen. Angrily, Nabila tossed the pillow aside and rose to her feet. She had wasted too much time already. It was time to reawaken the dark magic inside of her. She almost bumped into Abdul on her way out, but she quickly bowed her head and mumbled words of apology. “Where is she?” Abdul noticed the room was empty. “Bathing,” Nabila answered and left. A mischievous thought flashed in his mind. Gently, Abdul closed the door behind and moved towards the next room. He had wanted to sneak up on her and make her scared. But the sound of her sweet voice distracted him. It dripped like honey from a comb. It felt like water to parched throat. It was a river to a dry land. It was healing. It was soothing. He parted the door to the bathroom and stepped in without...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 11 Idris’s laugher reechoed in the empty house as the man that had been his friend once, was carried away. He couldn’t wait to set eyes on Amina again. He would teach her a great lesson of submission. He would make her beg for mercy. Until then, his new focus was the next town to attack. Already his bandits had attacked Kanem Dazau, the richest city in all of the cattle lands. “Speaking of Abdul…” Idris laughed softly as he thought about the range war that had taken many years back. He decided to call off his bandits from Kanem. He would ravage other cities and keep their women for himself. The last place he would attack before conquering the cattle lands would be Kanem Dazau. Abdul and Hazim would feel the wrath of his anger and the fire of his vengeance. She’d slept like a baby, until a crow cried next to her window. The sound of the ugly bird was scary, and its presence was ominous. An impending doom hung in the air, but ...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 10 The prince suspects an ambitious man intends to rule all the cattle lands. The man comes from the Great Plain. I only have one person in mind…” Abdul trailed off. Without Abdul completing his statement, Hazim had a feeling that their old enemy was involved in this evil plan. “Idris?” “Yes, and this is the reason I have come to you. We both know Tukur and Idris are one. If he intends to take over our land, he would start with the smaller ranches first and then come to mine.” “What are you insinuating?” Hazim had a feeling his friend had come to share an important secret with him. Abdul inhaled some air sharply and fixed his eyes on Hazim’s. “I am attracted to Mallam Tukur’s daughter, but I don’t know if she is an honest woman. What if her father sent her here for revenge? What if she knows about Idris’ plan? She isn’t Kanuri like us. How can I trust her?” Abdul noti...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 8 The Prince of Kanem Dazau had come to pay Abdul a visit. After the royal house, the most powerful man in town was Abdul, and the Prince and his father usually consulted Abdul before taking any important political decision. “It has been a very long time my friend,” Prince Fadin said. He hadn’t visited Abdul for two years. Word about the ranchers depression had spread over the land and the regal hadn’t wanted to bother Abdul with matters of the land. However, the latest development couldn’t be handled by the royal family alone. Kanem Dazau was under attack by some mischievous bandits, and they had to be brought to book. “You all left me in my hole to rot,” Abdul replied with a smile. He was happy to see the prince. He had wanted to send for Nabila and Keerna to serve the regal some food or wine, but he declined. Abdul had a feeling that something grave had happened. Fadin smiled, “you were in deep sorrow Abdul. ...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 9 Nabila covered her face in the black niqab she wore over her head and shoulders. No one could see her go to Mohammed. She needed to speak with him urgently. As it stood, he was the only one that could help her get the master. Droplets of rain splashed on her. A gust of chilly wind tugged at the help of her orange dress. Nabila only increased her steps, until she reached the entrance of the gambling house. “Mohammed’s Den is no place for a woman!” A drunken man staggered towards her with a mug full of beer. Angrily, Niqab pushed him to the ground and stepped into the house. Men chattered and laughed nosily. They had whores to warm their sides in this cold weather, while some men stared gloomily at the candelabra that hung from the ceiling. Mohammed had been in a corner; counting the coins he had made for the day when he noticed the feminine movement in his house. The woman was tall. He had sold information to many beautiful women, especiall...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 6 Nabila was the fairer one, and her looks had bought her favor before many men. She was tall and slender, with supple bosom and a slim waist line. Nabila had the longest hair in Kanem Dazau, and other women envied her. She had come into the ranch when she had just been eighteen years old, and Fatma, Abdul’s late wife had treated her kindly. Now she had blossomed into a fine young woman. Keerna was short and stout. She had a dark brown complexion, but her greatest asset was her almond eyes. They were soft and clear like streams of water. Keerna had a beautiful heart, and Hazim found her very attractive. But he couldn’t pursue his love interest because he wasn’t sure if Abdul would approve of the relationship. “And good morning to you,” Abdul snorted and continued advancing toward the room. Keerna could come off rude sometimes and he knew just how to put her in her place. Keerna didn’t like his response. She adjusted her scar...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 7 Nabila had been working on the beef one of the cowboys had dropped in the kitchen. The white apron she wore was now dirty brown and stained with blood and pieces of bones. Her attention was on the knife and the meat on the table smart. She cooked for everyone in the ranch and she enjoyed it. Nabila paused and slipped into a short reverie. She dreamt of getting married to the master whom she had always been in love with, and becoming the mistress of the ranch. She would no longer be the cook, but she would appoint her best friend, Keerna to take the prestigious position. The master was the perfect man for her, and this was the reason she had rejected all of her suitors. Many men had come for her hand. Many men had fallen in love with her great beauty, but her heart was for Abdul. And soon, they would be together. She had served Fatma well, but Fatma wasn’t good enough for Abdul. When a deadly sickness had ravaged Fatma’s body, Nabila knew that All...

His mistress?? Episode 7 Continuation from d last scene * * Jerry’s mum POV I was reading a book after jerry departure because I was so unhappy so I wanna take my mind of it when I heard a knock on the door….it must be one of those stupid Maid I asked not to disturb me they will get it from me this time “Come in” I shouted and sally my handmaid entered “Wat is it sally do u have any news for me?” I asked sarcastically still looking at the book “Yes ma’am” she said “Go on spit it out” I said “Jade is pregnant”she said and the book dropped from my hand and I turned to her “Wat did u say?” I asked “Jade is pregnant with ur son’s child” she said and I stood up in rage and scattered the books that were on my table in the study and ran out like a mad woman to jade’s room “U b---h!!!!” I shouted immediately I got there and drew her by the hair to the livin...

His mistress?? Episode 6 * * * The next day,I woke up before jerry,I stared at him as he slept and the incident last night rushed back to me,I can’t believe I made love with him,I made love to my boss’s son and he is also the first I thought and stared at d blood I looked back at him when I heard him groan and he opened his eyelid,he rubbed it and looked at me carefully “Jade” he called while I just smiled “Don’t apologize, don’t make me regret it” I said while he used his back hand to rub my cheeks carefully “If anything comes of this I swear I will take responsibility” he said while I nodded “I love u jerry” I said while he just smiled but didn’t reply, y is it so hard for him to tell me he loves me back We went back to the mansion and by then, Jerry’s mum was in the living took while my mum was kneeling at her front “Where did ur stupid daughter take my son to” she shouted at my mother while jerry ran past me and went to my mum side and helped her up “Jerry wat are u ...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 4 Amina noticed how her eyes glowed as she spoke of love. Hajiya had never been married from the rumors she heard. Perhaps, she fell in love with a man who broke her heart. “You will take a cart to the great city of Kanem Dazau. Your husband shall collect you there.” Hajiya gave her more instructions. Amina rubbed her chin thoughtfully. She knew quite well she would be moving to the West. This meant that her journey would take her far away from the Great Plain. A bitter sweet feeling washed over her as the thought of the little town where she had built all her life. She would miss her father. She would miss Hajiya and some of her neighbors. She would miss walking through the tall grasses and reminiscing about the good times she shared with her mother. Yes, there was a lot to miss about Dafa. But she had already taken a decision. She would leave at the descent of dawn. “Thank you for helping me Hajiya.” Amina rushed forward and hugged t...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 5 She was even more beautiful in person than in a picture. Her green eyes were little coals of fire. They could pierce into the darkest places of a man’s mind. Mallam Tukur’s daughter was a paragon of beauty. And Hazim had a feeling that Abdul wouldn’t resist her good looks. The thought of his friend finding love again, made him excited. “Amina!” He bellowed as he reached her. He almost stumbled when she heard someone call her with a strange accent. When she looked up, she recognized him at once. It was Mallam Hazim, her husband. The Kanuri’s spoke Fulani in a strange accent; this surprised her. “You are very pretty.” He took off his cap and searched her eyes deeply. Amina didn’t know how to respond, she blushed. “Don’t be shy of me. Prepare for the one who needs to see those crimsoned cheeks.” Hazim chuckled and collected the box from her. His response didn’t sit well with her. ...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 3 mina smiled and strolled in casually. Certainly, she wasn’t a stranger to the old woman. She moved straight to Hajiya’s desk and gave her a peck on the cheek. This made the woman very happy. She had always favored Amina right from childhood. Amina’s mother had been a good woman, and everyone in Dafaloved her. Sadly, her husband’s attitude had changed since her death. Hurriedly, Amina dropped her picture on the desk. “I want to be in the catalogues, as soon as possible.” Amina bit her lip and avoided the old lady’s penetrating gaze. Hajiya smiled, “I won’t ask for the reason you’re doing this. I’ll make sure you end up with a good man, alright?” She waved a finger over Amina’s face. “Thanks for helping me Hajiya. I don’t know what I’d do without you.” Amina felt relieved. She couldn’t wait to get out of Dafa. Hajiya was happy that she could help. A da...

AMINA'S PRIDE Episode 2 Amina knew she had to be careful with the old man. Mallam Tukur would do anything to have the ranch he had always wanted, including selling her off to a man she hated. Even though he’d wanted to give her in exchange for some horses; she wouldn’t have a problem with that. Her only worry was that the man in question was Idris, Dafa’s finest womanizer. She had never been with a man before. But she had always wished to have a blissful and quiet marriage like that of her parents. She wanted to be with a man who loved and cherished her. And not some middle aged philandering man. She hated to think there was no way out of this. If she remained in Dafa, her father would never stop talking about Idris. And the next thing that would follow would be his incessant nagging and complaining of her refusal to do his bidding. “Hajia,” a sigh escaped Amina as an idea presented itself to her. She had to be prepared for what was coming her way. Ap...